FRANCIS ACHI/Casablanca, Morocco

As the city of Casablanca is already agog with the final game between Morocco and Nigeria , Abdelwaheb Ben Khalifa,  a Tunisian football enthusiast has said that it is very difficult to predict the outcome of the final encounter , but the game might likely go into extra time and possibly penalties .

Ben Khalifa in an exclusive chat with PM EXPRESS in Casablanca said that the final is indeed a dream final for most football fans in Morocco and those following the tournament as visitors , but Nigeria should be careful as he noted that the Moroccans, being the hosts of the tournament are under pressure to win the trophy.

” The final is going to be difficult and it is good that Morocco and Nigeria , big football nations in CAF are playing the final . I don’t know how it will end , but I see the game going into extension and may be penalties ,” Ben Khalifa said.

” I will know properly the direction of the game after first half. It is going to be a very difficult game. The two teams have shown strong qualities and great football in the tournament. I think it will go into an extension and then penalty kicks may be , I don’t know and I can’t say Nigeria or Morocco we win. It will be a difficult game that I know,” he added.

Tunisia, the Champions of the second edition of the tournament hosted by Sudan in 2011 failed to qualify for the African  football showpiece for home professionals  this time around in Morocco.